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Decline in global client spending may put Indian IT sector under stress

Decline in global client spending may put Indian IT sector under stress

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Though global IT services spending is likely to cross the $1-trillion mark to reach $1.031 trillion, growth rate will slow to 3.8% in 2019, compared to 6.7% last year according to reports

Tax sops in Budget to make GIFT City a global financial hub

Tax sops in Budget to make GIFT City a global financial hub

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Standard Chartered Bank is setting up an international banking unit primarily to look after Indian company requirements. The bank is looking for a $2-billion loan book in the first five years of business.

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

The 3 major changes for savers and investors

The 3 major changes for savers and investors

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

The market players were expecting that if long-term gains are taxed, the STT would go. But this has not happened, says Debashis Basu.

Need IT jobs? Look to India

Need IT jobs? Look to India

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

It's no longer a tale of how major IT firms, insurance companies and banks of the United States and Britain are shifting jobs to India to cut costs.

How to give the economy some animal spirit

How to give the economy some animal spirit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Fix India's real estate sector. Fix India's public sector banks, advises Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Indian banks need more capital: AT Kearney

Indian banks need more capital: AT Kearney

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

Global consultant AT Kearney warned that Indian banks and insurance companies may have to infuse more capital to adhere to the new international standard being drawn up by the Basle Committee.

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Normal monsoon, festive season likely to revive car sales

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise 15-25%

New Companies Act draft hits small auditors more

New Companies Act draft hits small auditors more

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Auditors have to be compulsorily changed by a company at the end of two five-year terms, say the new rules.

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Ask Anil: Your Tax Queries Answered

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Govt readies roadmap for new accounting standards

Govt readies roadmap for new accounting standards

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

The latest roadmap for exempts banking, insurance and non-banking finance companies

CoA vs BCCI war heats up!

CoA vs BCCI war heats up!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

CoA takes away all functioning powers of BCCI office-bearers

Obamacare a bitter pill for Cognizant

Obamacare a bitter pill for Cognizant

Rediff.com9 May 2014

In the quarter, Cognizant's revenue grew one per cent over the past quarter in North America.

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

IIM-Trichy has seen a dip in the number of offers per recruiter. IIM-Udaipur is yet to place 20 of its 144 students.

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The move is prompted by the disruption in the car usage pattern caused by the app-based ride-hailing companies such Ola and Uber

Is your pension fund regulated?

Is your pension fund regulated?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Ask your HR department for details about the fund, trustees and returns

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Boris Johnson sends unsigned letter asking for Brexit delay

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

The UK PM was bound by law to issue a letter seeking a delay to Brexit after MPs voted in a historic Super Saturday Parliament session to delay voting on his motion on a new Brexit deal.

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Ask Ajit: 'Advice for small-time investor'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

NPAs: How Sebi's default disclosure is a game changer

NPAs: How Sebi's default disclosure is a game changer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'If anybody defaults on something which is due for today, they have to disclose it tomorrow.' 'The accumulation of NPAs is due to asymmetry in information.' 'The investor should have real-time information.'

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

IL&FS board readies turnaround plan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

JM Financial Consultants, Arpwood Capital and Alvarez & Marsal will advise the board going forward

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

EPFO likely to announce 8.5% interest on PF deposits

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Retirement fund body EPFO on Monday is likely to retain 8.5 per cent interest on PF deposits for its over 5 crore subscribers in 2013-14.

Why Videocon is applying for a banking licence

Why Videocon is applying for a banking licence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

We are serious about setting up a bank and use the parent branding that is a household name in India, says Venugopal Dhoot.

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

US diplomat flays India's new data localisation, e-commerce rules

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

"We are concerned about the data localisation law and the new e-commerce regulations...they do not fully take into account the needs of all stakeholders, including American and other foreign companies," acting principal deputy assistant secretary of the US, Thomas Vajda said.

Coal Ministry to set up panel for valuation of 42 running blocks

Coal Ministry to set up panel for valuation of 42 running blocks

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

The Coal Ministry has decided to constitute a six-member panel for valuation and assessment of the 42 running coal blocks which were deallocated by the Supreme Court.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

How to get a student visa

How to get a student visa

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays.

Advance tax outgo affected by currency recall

Advance tax outgo affected by currency recall

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Consumer goods, durables, automobiles worst hit.

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Bankers are COVID Warriors too!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Like doctors, health workers, police, bankers are also COVID warriors,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Govt to sell 5% stake in ONGC for Rs 17,000 cr

Govt to sell 5% stake in ONGC for Rs 17,000 cr

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Finance Ministry is considering to sell 5 per cent stake in ONGC in the current fiscal, which could garner about Rs 17,000 crore to the exchequer.

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Ask Anil: Of debt MFs and loss on gifted shares

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Your tax-saving ready reckoner

Your tax-saving ready reckoner

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

An excerpt from 'Money Smart: The Indian Woman's Guide To Managing Wealth' by Reenita Malhotra Hora and Divya Vij that reveals various options to help you save tax as well as invest for creating long-term wealth.

Budget: Is the old tax regime good for you?

Budget: Is the old tax regime good for you?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

In an online chat with Rediff.com readers, personal finance expert Anil Rego answered queries about the new tax regime announced in the Union Budget.

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Top four IT firms double net staff addition in Q2

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The record in net addition from the top four was in 2016-17, of 59,427 employees.

For money, don't huddle: RBI to banks

For money, don't huddle: RBI to banks

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

'Space out when raising funds; Sebi mulls securitisation platform'

Sebi to accept e-KYC as valid proof

Sebi to accept e-KYC as valid proof

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

The information containing relevant client details and photograph made available from UIDAI as a result of e-KYC process shall be treated as sufficient proof of Identity and address of the client.

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

'Healthcare sector needs $3 trillion in 10 years'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

As per a white paper, 'Aarogya Bharat 2025', India Healthcare Roadmap for next 10 years launched at NATHEALTH event on Tuesday said the country is healthier now than ever before, but its 'continued economic progress is threatened by the country's under-served and under-consumed healthcare system'.

Anti-tobacco warning should cover 50%, not 85%, of pack, panel recommends

Anti-tobacco warning should cover 50%, not 85%, of pack, panel recommends

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A parliamentary panel termed the government's proposed 85 per cent pictorial warnings on tobacco products as "too harsh" and recommended a drastic reduction in size.

Google, Panasonic, Suzuki among 100s of firms hit with 'unrealistic' GST notice

Google, Panasonic, Suzuki among 100s of firms hit with 'unrealistic' GST notice

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

Top firms get GST notices on credit claims on Friday; replies sought within hours.

Will RBI's rate cut force banks to lend?

Will RBI's rate cut force banks to lend?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'One way of doing this could be offering credit guarantee to the banks, say 10 per cent, for fresh loans given to micro, small and medium enterprises,' observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.